Vancouver

We had a good time in Vancouver.  Time seemed to pass at a different rate, it all happened so fast.  Each day was so different, and I could not stand still.  After landing in Seattle, we drove up to Bellingham historic district -- haven't been there in 25 years.

 In Vancouver, the Granville Island waterfront was amazing with the shops, parks, city view.

The next day we biked Stanley Island and the city streets.  We saw the totem poles, waterfront, gaslight district, and more.  In the evening, we took the sky train to the city center and walked to English Bay for a giant firework show.

The city closed the streets which make it fun to walk.  Next was Queen Elizabeth park, lunch in Chinatown (Richmond) and a visit to a Buddhist Temple.  On Friday, we did two half day hikes.  First in Deep Cove to the rocks, which were the best views of the water and city skyline in the distance.

Then, a second hike across a suspension bridge with streams and waterfalls.  Eli and I, despite being sore, ventured into the city on our own to explore a few hours and have dinner.

   
On Saturday, we visited the Museum of Vancouver (it was quite good) which had many exhibits and a nice park and beach nearby.  We meet Jill and Jeff in Richmond for dinner then headed to the night markets -- which were filled with people!  We left Vancouver, off to Seattle, on Sunday, where we visited Pike's market, some gardens, and Aliki beach with Ken, Jeannie, Darren, and Julia.  It was busy and full!